Health

With the number of obesity cases and overweight people increasing in the country, a law mandating that would make it illegal to sell unlimited soft drinks and offering them for free has been declared. Americans consume more than twice as many soft drinks as the French, drinking 155 litres per capita in 2014. Yet, as the popularity of taxing sugary drinks spreads around the world, it has met with much resistance in the United States. (more...)

An officer conducted a traffic stop and requested identification from the driver. When police questioned Katsabanis, 21, he handed over a "slightly burnt marijuana joint" and apologized to the officer. Katsabanis then apologized, and when the officer searched his vehicle a handgun was found under the driver's seat and a full mason jar of marijuana, the police report stated. (more...)

Referee Mike Jones opted not to send Toure off for bundling Jordon Mutch to the floor, just three minutes after the midfielder had been booked for a late challenge on Joe Ledley. Allardyce's misery was compounded when new signing Jeffrey Schlupp hobbled off with a suspected hamstring injury. Allardyce also confirmed the Eagles are "very, very close" to signing Patrick van Aanholt from Sunderland and he expects to sign two more before the deadline. (more...)

But there are some X-factors that could determine who wins and loses the contest. While many could expect a shootout where the victor could hit 40 points, I do not see that happening. Either way, he's become yet another of those unsung college talents - he went undrafted in that 2014 entry year - that Belichick turns into Super Bowl winners. (more...)

Representative Bob Goodlatte , chairman of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, said so-called Islamic State has threatened to use the U.S. "They were chopping off the heads of everybody, but more so the Christians. And I thought it was very, very unfair". College and Wharton sophomore Zuhaib Badami, another Muslim student, first felt "shock and surprise" when he heard about the draft executive order - he wasn't entirely sure Trump would follow through on his promise. (more...)

And with reports that President Donald Trump's administration may limit public outreach to potential enrollees, this could be your only reminder to get covered. Judge Napolitano then said the executive order is not only in line with what Trump had promised as a candidate, but it is historic in nature. Will everyone who has coverage today still have coverage under this replacement plan? A repeal alone would bring us back to the days when insurers would insure only the healthy - so ... (more...)

Gore and others in the field made a decision to reschedule the summit to bring together "the diverse stakeholders who face climate-related public health issues on a daily basis", according to a press release . It's unclear if CDC researchers and staff will be able to attend, according to the Washington Post . An after-hours message to the CDC was not immediately returned. (more...)

The stadium proposal could receive a final vote next week from the Board of Aldermen. In December, the league acknowledged ownership groups from 10 markets have publicly expressed interest in securing an MLS expansion team, including: Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, Raleigh/Durham, Sacramento, St. (more...)

The researchers also exposed human cells to microdoses of LSD. Molecules from LSD are removed from the bloodstream in a matter of hours, which has confused scientists as to why LSD effects linger for such a long time. Patients would occasionally report that their first schizophrenic break occurred while on LSD. Preller says they now plan to explore whether they observe the same effects in response to visual or tactile stimuli. (more...)

He sent out two tweets early Wednesday morning asking for a "major" probe into "those registered to vote in two states, those who are illegal and. even, those who registered to vote who are dead (and many for a long time)". Vice President Mike Pence apparently told members of Congress that the administration will launch a "full evaluation" into Trump's unsubstantiated voter fraud claims. (more...)

REUTERS/Yuri GripasU.S. Vice President Mike Pence waves at the annual March for Life rally in Washington, DC , U.S. January 27, 2017 . In 1988, President Reagan pre-recorded a video message and in 2008, President George W. Many in the pro-life movement have spoken highly of the Trump administration. Mr Pence also suggested that Mr Trump's nomination for the empty seat on the supreme court would be an anti-abortion candidate. (more...)

Pence pointed out the pro-life majorities in the Congress, the historic election of a "president who stands for a stronger America, a more prosperous America and an America, who I proudly say, stands for right-to-life President Donald Trump". (more...)

Also the January derivative expiry saw the strong roll-overs to February series as investors opted for longs amid tinge of shortcovering, eyeing Union Budget on hopes of business friendly measures. The broader midcap and smallcap companies shares also put-up steller show. Foreign investors bought shares worth a net Rs 1,378.81 crore on Wednesday, as per provisional data. (more...)

This morning, Trump tweeted that he looks "forward to seeing final results of VoteStand ". Mr Trump has claimed repeatedly that up to five million illegal votes cost him the popular contest with Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, who secured close to there million more votes that the NY tycoon. (more...)

There she witnessed how clinics that rely on foreign aid are critical for women seeking health care. Sheryl Sandberg spoke out on Thursday against Donald Trump's anti-abortion executive order. Some thanked and agreed with Sandberg; others voiced their support for the president; and at least one person called her out for meeting with Trump. The global gag rule has been enforced off and on since 1985. (more...)

To challenge the ban, many beef dealers associations across Maharashtra had also filed petition. While some states have completely banned slaughter of cattle including bulls, bullocks and buffalo, some haven't even banned cow slaughter. In total, there are eight states (Kerala, West Bengal, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim) where cow slaughter and sale of its meat is legal, two states where slaughter is conditional and sale is legal. (more...)

We only want to admit to our country those who will support our country". Details on the order were not immediately available but media reports from recent days suggested that issuance of USA visas to countries that have a Muslim majority like Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen would be banned for 30 days. (more...)

Outfits like the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) are now saying that they won't abide by the rule, so there, and so they'll forfeit the $100 million it gets at present from the United States taxpayer for their international work. (more...)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said IKEA has received 13 reports of incidents worldwide, including 10 injuries - six of which resulted in fingertip amputations. Anyone who bought one of these chairs before February 2017 should return it for a full refund. The chairs were sold on the store's web site and at IKEA stores across the country. (more...)

And Indianapolis Zoo has joined what is being called the "Cute Animal Tweet-off". Hill was inspired and tweeted "You know what we need today?" Zoos across the country are battling it out to see who has the cutest zoo animals, and it is next to impossible to pick a victor! The Bronx Zoo in NY was the first to respond. (more...)